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5 Ways To Give Your Property a New Lease of Life

Giving your home a little bit of a spruce up can completely transform how it feels and make you fall in love with it again

5 ways to give your property a new lease of life

If it’s been a while since you decorated or upgraded your home in any way, you may be becoming a little bored with how it looks. Trends change over the years, and décor can become a little tired or dated, but giving it a little bit of a spruce up can completely transform how it feels and make you fall in love with it again.

Here are 5 ways to give your property a new lease of life:

Paint your front door

It may not sound like much, but you might be surprised at how different your home will look by merely painting the front door. When people walk up to your home for the first time this is what their first impression is going to be. Make sure that the paint is fresh and not weathered.

Whether it’s a UPVC or solid wood door, there are many specialist paints available in different colors, so you shouldn’t have any issues finding something to suit. It’s important that the color of the door matches the overall appearance of the house colors so that things are kept harmonious, however.

5 ways to give your property a new lease of life

Clean your carpets

Given how much daily footfall there is likely to be in a typical family home, it’s no wonder that carpets can start to look a little less vibrant over time. Fibers can begin to look dirty, and before you know it, the beautiful flooring that once enhanced your property becomes grubby and unappealing.

The good news is that having a professional clean carried out using a multi-step carpet cleaning process can bring them back to life once more and make them look almost as good as new. It’s way cheaper than replacing them with new ones, and the finished results can completely transform the look of your room.

Declutter

As time goes on, it’s easy to accumulate lots of things you don’t need, and before you know it, your home is disorganized and overrun with belongings. It’s been studied and revealed that clutter in the home can lead to anxiety and even depression. It’s very important to not let it build up. Decluttering is a quick and simple way to give your property a new lease of life and can also be quite therapeutic.

Start with one room at a time and set aside anything you haven’t used or needed within the last 6 months. Continue doing so in every room in the home, and you might be astounded at how different it looks.

If there are things you aren’t sure about discarding just in case you need them at a later date, put them in a box and write the date on the top. If, within the next 6 months, you don’t open the box, get rid of it. A minimalistic approach will make your home far easier to manage and may make your home look bigger too!

5 ways to give your property a new lease of life

Don’t forget the exterior

Although your primary focus may be on the inside of your home, you mustn’t forget about the exterior. If you have boundary fences, why not consider painting them in a color that will compliment your new front door? Cut any overgrown grass and trim back hedges, trees, and planted areas to create the feeling of space.

If you have a driveway or any paving that’s become dirty and weather-beaten, give it the once over with a pressure washer, and you should notice a massive difference pretty quickly. Updating the exterior of your home will not only give you lots of satisfaction but could also enhance its curb appeal.

Add living space

Many homes don’t really have enough space to do the things that you want to do. It isn’t as big a deal as it seems to add living space to your home. For instance, a deck can be added outside that acts as a sort of garden living room. You can even add a bar for entertaining to make it your favorite part of the house.

On the inside, there is usually attic or basement space which is essentially wasted space. These areas can be transformed into a game room, entertainment center, or even another bedroom if your family is expanding.

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